GE "44-Tonner" Locomotives: Roster, Specs, History
Last revised: January 2, 2025
By: Adam Burns
General Electric's 44-tonner was the builder's most well-known in its early line of industrial switchers with more than 400 produced between 1940-1957.
This compact workhorse was originally designed to comply with the "90,000 Pound Rule" of the time, which exempted railroads from requiring a full-time fireman for any locomotive weighing less than 45 tons.
This model was powered by two Caterpillar D17000 V8 diesel engines, providing a top speed of 35 mph. Despite its small size, the 44-tonner was known for its robust performance and durability and was often used for light-duty switching and yard work.
A total of 373 units were produced in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico making it a successful model for General Electric. In addition, another 60 were built for the military and 43 more exported to other countries.
Its historic impact can still be seen today, with several units preserved in museums and others continuing to operate in industrial and shortline service.
Photos
Middletown & New Jersey 44-tonner #2 and its crew pose for a photo at the railroad's little engine house in Middletown, New York; January, 1977. Photographer unknown. American-Rails.com collection.Early Switchers
GE's involvement with the railroad industry dates back to the 19th century and it helped construct very early diesel switchers. In fact, the company is credited - alongside Ingersoll-Rand and Alco - in developing "the first commercial diesel-electic locomotive in the United States" in Jay Street Connecting boxcab #4 in October, 1918.
Long before the company began producing a successful line of road-switchers it had built an equally sucessful line of small switchers, aimed at both industrial and general railroad applications.
In his book, "Critters, Dinkys & Centercabs," author Jay Reed notes GE's first was the 25-ton model in 1938. Ultimately, the company built a wide-range of such locomotives in both end-cab and center-cab configurations ranging from 4 tons to 144 tons.
The 44-ton was, without question, its most successful and could be found in all types of service - from industrial settings to large Class 1 carriers. They proved a perfect little locomotive for almost anything.
Development
As Brian Solomon notes in his book, "GE Locomotives," the 44-tonner was developed specifically to avoid the "90,000 Pound Rule," part of a 1937 labor agreement aimed at protecting the firemen's job with any diesel weighing at least 45 tons.
The switcher featured a symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing carbody while also providing ruggedness and reliability. The centercab carbody sported a raised cab with a tapered hood at each end.
In his book, "Diesel Locomotives: Cyclopedia - Volume 2," author Bob Hayden notes their B-B trucks were an all-welded design, somewhat unique as most were produced from castings.
They were 33 feet, 5 inches long with the original variants utilizing a pair of Caterpillar D-17000 V-8 engines. These were initially rated at 150 hp each and were later upgraded to as much as 190 hp each.
In addition, Louis Marre notes in his book, "Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years," ten 44-tonners were equipped with a pair of Buda 6DH1742 engines capable of producing 205 horsepower each.
Finally, the Phase IV and Phase V switchers boasted 400 horsepower. Of the 373 44-tonners produced in North America and Mexico, the Pennsylvania wound up with the largest fleet totaling 46 units.
Reception
Interestingly, GE had always intended these switchers to operate in general common-carrier service merely by how they were designed.
However, numerous private industries snapped up the model thanks to its modest horsepower, generally light weight, rugged traction motors, and short wheelbase allowing it to negotiate tight clearances and track curvature with a radius of 50 feet.
Alexander Railroad 44-tonner #3 heads east through Stony Point, NC with six boxcars and two loads of pulpwood bound for the Southern Railway interchange in Statesville during a fall afternoon in the 1960's. The little short line remains active today. Warren Calloway photo.Phases
During its sixteen year production run, the switcher went through a number of changes and upgrades. The very first 44-tonner produced was Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #9103, delivered to the railroad on September 4, 1940.
Phase I
The Phase I group included 79 locomotives built through October, 1942. They included radiator louvers situated near the end of both hoods with access ladder centered over the forward left truck.
Phase II
These included a total of 43 units built between December, 1942 and May, 1943. GE made two notable changes; the radiator shutters were moved to the hood ends and access ladders located along all four corners of the frame.
Phase III
A total of 34 locomotives were produced in this particular phase between November, 1943 and June, 1945. This version is a bit harder to differentiate; its particular nuances included sets of "French doors" on the 'long' hoods rather than single-panel access doors. In addition, the access doors under the cab are larger.
Phase IV
This constituted the largest single group totaling 171 units in all. Production overlapped Phase III examples, running from March, 1945 through September, 1951.
Their single variation was the small rectangular air intake at the top of the hood. Finally, 62 in the series were rated at 400 horsepower instead of the then-standard 380 horsepower.
Phase V
This group was produced between November, 1951 and October, 1956 totaling 43 units. They featured two notable distinctions, rectangular instead of rounded headlight casings and stiffening ridges stamped into the hood doors.
Of note was the final four examples in this series which were equipped with six-cylinder, Caterpillar model 342 engines capable of producing 200 horsepower each. The final example was Dansville & Mount Morris #1, completed in October, 1956.
Production Roster
| Owner | Road Number(s) | Quantity | Serial Number | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Railroad | 2 | 1 | 28502 | 7/1946 |
| Almanor Railroad | 106 | 1 | 28340 | 12/1946 |
| Amador Central | 8 | 1 | 27980 | 5/1945 |
| Arcade & Attica | 110 | 1 | 12947 | 6/1941 |
| Arcade & Attica | 111 | 1 | 28346 | 4/1947 |
| Arkansas Valley | 92, 93 | 2 | 12912, 12913 | 9/1940 |
| Aroostook Valley | 10, 11 | 2 | 27799, 27800 | 6/1945 |
| Aroostook Valley | 12 | 1 | 30246 | 9/1949 |
| Santa Fe | 460, 461 | 2 | 15760, 15761 | 12/1942 |
| Santa Fe | 462 | 1 | 17927 | 7/1943 |
| Santa Fe | 463 - 468 | 6 | 18151 - 18156 | 12/1943 |
| Atlantic & East Carolina | 7 | 1 | 15766 | 2/1943 |
| Atlantic & East Carolina | 8 | 1 | 18145 | 11/1943 |
| Baltimore & Ohio | 19, 20 | 2 | 30470, 30471 | 9/1950, 10/1950 |
| Bath & Hammondsport | D-1 | 1 | 30250 | 9/1949 |
| Beaumont, Sour Lake & Western (Missouri Pacific) | 815 | 1 | 13181 | 1/1942 |
| Birmingham Southeastern | 199 | 1 | 31229 | 5/1953 |
| Boston & Maine | 110-112 | 3 | 12915-12917 | 11/1940 |
| Boston & Maine | 113 | 1 | 12943 | 11/1940 |
| Boston & Maine | 114-116 | 3 | 13092-13094 | 7/1941 |
| Boston & Maine | 117 | 1 | 15036 | 8/1942 |
| Boston & Maine | 118, 119 | 2 | 29076, 29974 | 12/1947, 6/1948 |
| Boyne City Railroad | 70 | 1 | 30472 | 9/1950 |
| Calco Chemical Division - American Cyanamid | 5 | 1 | 28342 | 2/1947 |
| Camino, Placerville & Lake Tahoe | 101 | 1 | 31231 | 6/1953 |
| Carnegie-Illinois Steel | 5 | 1 | 17929 | 7/1943 |
| Carnegie-Illinois Steel | 443 | 1 | 15755 | 12/1942 |
| Central California Traction | 25 | 1 | 28339 | 12/1946 |
| Central California Traction | 26 | 1 | 28333 | 11/1946 |
| Central Warehouse Company | No Number | 1 | 31115 | 7/1951 |
| Chattanooga Traction Company | 1, 2 | 2 | 13014, 13015 | 4/1941 |
| Chattanooga Traction Company | 3 | 1 | 18159 | 1/1944 |
| Chicago ,Burlington & Quincy | 9103 | 1 | 12908 | 9/1940 |
| Chicago ,Burlington & Quincy | 9104-9107 | 4 | 12949-12952 | 2/1941-3/1941 |
| Milwaukee Road | 1690 | 1 | 12909 | 9/1940 |
| Milwaukee Road | 1700, 1701 | 2 | 15039, 15040 | 11/1941 |
| Colorado Fuel & Iron (36" Gauge) | 1 | 1 | 12953 | 10/1940 |
| Colorado Fuel & Iron (36" Gauge) | 2 | 1 | 29196 | 6/1947 |
| Colorado Fuel & Iron [36" Gauge] | 21, 22 | 2 | 32970, 32971 | 5/1957 |
| Coudersport & Port Allegheny | D-1 | 1 | 28503 | 8/1946 |
| Coudersport & Port Allegheny | D-2 | 1 | 30850 | 12/1950 |
| Dansville & Mount Morris | 1 | 1 | 32664 | 10/1956 |
| Delaware, Lackawanna & Western | 51-53 | 3 | 29986-29988 | 10/1948-11/1948 |
| Denver & Rio Grande Western | 38 | 1 | 13096 | 8/1941 |
| Denver & Rio Grande Western | 39 | 1 | 15123 | 9/1942 |
| Denver & Rio Grande Western | 40-43 | 4 | 15127 - 15130 | 9/1942-10/1942 |
| Electric Energy, Inc. | 1-3 | 3 | 31218-31220 | 11/1951 |
| Erie | 26 | 1 | 28504 | 9/1946 |
| Fernwood, Columbia & Gulf | D-1 - D-3 | 3 | 18195 - 18197 | 3-4/1945 |
| Fernwood, Columbia & Gulf | D-4 | 1 | 28347 | 4/1947 |
| Fibreboard Products, Inc. | 1 | 1 | 29071 | 10/1947 |
| General Electric (Demonstrator) | 1950 | 1 | 30257 | 3/1950 |
| Grafton & Upton | 9, 10 | 2 | 28497, 28498 | 7/1946 |
| Granite City Steel | 200 | 1 | 15763 | 12/1942 |
| Great Northern | 5200, 5201 | 2 | 12910, 12911 | 9/1940 |
| Hampton & Branchville | 42, 43 | 2 | 31111, 31112 | 6/1951 |
| Hartwell Railway | 2 | 1 | 30253 | 2/1950 |
| Helena Southwestern | 300 | 1 | 29985 | 10/1948 |
| High Point, Thomasville & Denton | 101 | 1 | 18180 | 10/1944 |
| Hoboken Manufacturers Railroad | 700, 701 | 2 | 29070, 29073 | 11/1947 |
| Illinois Central | 9275 | 1 | 29072 | 11/1947 |
| International-Great Northern (Missouri Pacific) | 812 | 1 | 13178 | 1/1942 |
| Kansas City Power & Light | 5 | 1 | 27797 | 6/1945 |
| Kansas City Power & Light | 6 | 1 | 30248 | 9/1949 |
| Laurinburg & Southern | 100 | 1 | 28495 | 6/1946 |
| Lehigh Valley | 60-62 | 3 | 15033-15035 | 12/1941, 2/1942, 8/1942 |
| Long Island Rail Road | 400 | 1 | 30854 | 12/1950 |
| Lowville & Beaver River | 1947 | 1 | 28345 | 4/1947 |
| Maine Central | 11 | 1 | 13095 | 9/1941 |
| Maine Central | 12 | 1 | 15037 | 8/1942 |
| Maine Central | 13-15 | 3 | 27973-27975 | 5/1945 |
| Maine Central | 16 | 1 | 28488 | 5/1945 |
| Maine Central | 17 | 1 | 28348 | 6/1947 |
| Manistee & Northeastern | 1 | 1 | 28501 | 8/1946 |
| Middletown & Unionville | 1 | 1 | 28487 | 4/1946 |
| Minneapolis & St. Louis | D-149 | 1 | 29994 | 11/1948 |
| Minneapolis & St. Louis | D-742 | 1 | 15122 | 9/1942 |
| Minneapolis & St. Louis | D-842 | 1 | 15124 | 8/1942 |
| Minneapolis St. Paul & Soo Ste. Marie (Soo Line) | 330 | 1 | 12944 | 6/1941 |
| Mississippi Export | 44 | 1 | 12914 | 10/1940 |
| Mississippi Export | 45 | 1 | 12945 | 12/1940 |
| Missouri & Illinois Bridge & Belt | 100 | 1 | 15024 | 8/1941 |
| Missouri Pacific | 800, 801 | 2 | 12974, 12975 | 2/1941 |
| Missouri Pacific | 811 | 1 | 13177 | 1/1942 |
| Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis | 100-103 | 4 | 30460-30463 | 6/1950-7/1950 |
| Nelson & Albermarle Railroad | 1 | 1 | 30856 | 1/1951 |
| New York, Chicago & St. Louis (Nickel Plate Road) | 90 | 1 | 30249 | 9/1949 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0800 | 1 | 12946 | 1/1941 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0801, 0802 | 2 | 13097, 13101 | 9/1941 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0803-0805 | 3 | 13025 - 13027 | 11/1941 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0806 | 1 | 13100 | 12/1941 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0807-0811 | 5 | 18184 - 18188 | 2-3/1945 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0812-0815 | 4 | 18190-18193 | 3/1945 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0816 | 1 | 27794 | 6/1945 |
| New York, New Haven & Hartford | 0817, 0818 | 2 | 29080, 29081 | 12/1947 |
| New York, Ontario & Western | 101-105 | 5 | 15028-15032 | 12/1941-1/1942 |
| Northern Pacific | 98 | 1 | 28496 | 6/1946 |
| Northern Pacific | 99 | 1 | 15765 | 3/1943 |
| Omaha, Lincoln & Beatrice | 101 | 1 | 30849 | 12/1950 |
| Pacific Electric Railway | 1650, 1651 | 2 | 17921, 17926 | 6/1943 |
| Pacific Electric Railway | 1652-1654 | 3 | 18181-18183 | 10/1944 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9312, 9313 | 2 | 29992, 29993 | 3/1949, 2/1949 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9314-9324 | 11 | 30132-30142 | 3/1949-5/1949 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9325 - 9327 | 3 | 29077-29079 | 11/1947 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9328-9340 | 13 | 29961-29973 | 6/1948-10/1948 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9341-9349 | 9 | 29975-29983 | 10/1948-12/1948 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9350-9353 | 4 | 30143-30146 | 5/1949 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9354-9356 | 3 | 30243-30245 | 8/1949 |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 9357 | 1 | 30254 | 2/1950 |
| Petaluma & Santa Rosa | 1 | 1 | 28338 | 12/1946 |
| Pine Flat Dam Contractors | 2850, 2851 | 2 | 30464, 30465 | 8/1950 |
| Pine Flat Dam Contractors | 2852 | 1 | 30848 | 12/1950 |
| Pine Flat Dam Contractors | 2853 | 1 | 30473 | 9/1950 |
| Point Comfort & Northern | 2 | 1 | 29990 | 11/1948 |
| Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Company | 7 | 1 | 28343 | 3/1947 |
| Quincy Railroad | 3 | 1 | 27819 | 9/1945 |
| St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico (Missouri Pacific) | 813, 814 | 2 | 13179, 13180 | 2/1942, 1/1942 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 4, 5 | 2 | 17922, 17923 | 6/1943 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 6 | 1 | 17936 | 8/1943 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) | 7, 8 | 2 | 18157, 18158 | 1/1944 |
| St. Paul Union Depot | 441 | 1 | 12948 | 5/1941 |
| Sacramento Northern | 142, 143 | 2 | 28331, 28332 | 11/1946 |
| Sacramento Northern | 144-146 | 3 | 28334-28336 | 11/1946 |
| San Francisco & Napa Valley | 30, 40 | 2 | 15120, 15121 | 4/1942 |
| San Francisco & Napa Valley | 50 | 1 | 17928 | 8/1943 |
| Sheffield Steel | 5 | 1 | 27560 | 1/1944 |
| Sheffield Steel | 6 | 1 | 18178 | 3/1944 |
| Sheffield Steel | 7 | 1 | 29984 | 9/1948 |
| Sheffield Steel | 8 | 1 | 30247 | 9/1949 |
| Sheffield Steel | 9 | 1 | 30474 | 10/1950 |
| Skaneateles Short Line Railroad | 6 | 1 | 30847 | 12/1950 |
| Southern Pacific | 1900-1902 | 3 | 15114-15116 | 8/1942 |
| Southern Railway | 1950-1953 | 4 | 27822-27825 | 9/1945 |
| Alabama Great Southern (Southern) | 6520 | 1 | 27826 | 10/1945 |
| Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific (Southern) | 6010 | 1 | 27828 | 10/1945 |
| New Orleans & North Eastern (Southern) | 6840 | 1 | 27827 | 10/1945 |
| South Carolina State Port Authority | 101 | 1 | 29989 | 1/1949 |
| South Carolina State Port Authority | 102 | 1 | 31113 | 6/1951 |
| Springfield Suburban Railroad | 500, 511 | 2 | 28499, 28500 | 8/1946 |
| Suncook Valley Railroad | 3 | 1 | 31114 | 7/1951 |
| Swift & Company (Phosphate Rock Mine) | 400 | 1 | 27798 | 6/1945 |
| Tidewater Southern | 135 | 1 | 28337 | 11/1946 |
| Union Freight Railroad | 1-5 | 5 | 28490-28494 | 6/1946 |
| Union Pacific | DS1399 | 1 | 28344 | 3/1947 |
| Upper Merion & Plymouth | 56 | 1 | 30252 | 2/1950 |
| Upper Merion & Plymouth | 57 | 1 | 30855 | 12/1950 |
| Upper Merion & Plymouth | 58 | 1 | 31116 | 7/1951 |
| Upper Merion & Plymouth | 59 | 1 | 31232 | 6/1952 |
| Visalia Electric Railway | 501, 502 | 2 | 27817, 27818 | 8/1945 |
| Washington & Old Dominion | 47 | 1 | 15041 | 12/1941 |
| Washington & Old Dominion | 48, 49 | 2 | 15042, 15043 | 8/1942 |
| Western Maryland | 75, 76 | 2 | 17930, 17935 | 7, 8/1943 |
| Winona Railroad | 440, 441 | 2 | 27820, 27821 | 8/1945 |
Canada
| Owner | Road Number(s) | Quantity | Serial Number | Completion Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada & Gulf Terminal | 355 | 1 | 29991 | 12/1948 | |
| Canadian National | 3-5 | 3 | 32654-32656 | 10/1956 | |
| Canadian National | 7751, 7752 | 2 | 28349, 28350 | 281-4456 | 5/1947 |
| Greater Winnipeg Water District | 100 | 1 | 28486 | 4/1946 | |
| Greater Winnipeg Water District | 101 | 1 | 30251 | 9/1949 | |
| National Harbor Board (Canada) | D-1 | 1 | 28489 | 4/1946 | |
| Thurso & Nation Valley | 4 | 1 | 28485 | 1/1946 |
Export
| Owner | Road Number(s) | Quantity | Serial Number | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Alto Cedro (Cuba) | 3 | 1 | 31221 | 11/1951 |
| Central Alto Cedro (Cuba) | 3 (2nd) | 1 | 31222 | 11/1951 |
| Central Patria (Cuba) | 1 (2nd) | 1 | 31223 | 12/1951 |
| F.C. Cubano Hershey (Cuba) | 16-18 | 3 | 31226-31228 | 3/1952 |
| United Fruit Sugar Company (Central Boston) - Cuba | 123, 124 | 2 | 30468, 30469 | 9/1950 |
| United Fruit Sugar Company (Central Preston) - Cuba | 24, 25 | 2 | 30466, 30467 | 9/1950 |
| Central Rio Haina (Dominican Republic) | 1 | 1 | 31230 | 4/1952 |
| Sidérurgique de Nord de La France (France) | 57, 58 | 2 | 31106, 31107 | 3/1951 |
| Sidérurgique de Nord de La France (France) | 59 | 1 | 30629 | 9/1950 |
| Sidérurgique de Nord de La France (France) | 60 | 1 | 30727 | 9/1950 |
| Usimor (France) | 697 | 1 | 32256 | 8/1954 |
| Bharkra Dam Project (66" Gauge) - India | - | 3 | 32067-32069 | 6-7/1953 |
| Secretarias Comunicaciones de Obras Publicas (SCOP) - Mexico | 23022 | 1 | 15756 | 12/1942 |
| Secretarias Comunicaciones de Obras Publicas (SCOP) - Mexico | 23023 | 1 | 27795 | 6/1945 |
| Secretarias Comunicaciones de Obras Publicas (SCOP) - Mexico | 23024 | 1 | 27801 | 7/1945 |
| Secretarias Comunicaciones de Obras Publicas (SCOP) - Mexico | 23025 | 1 | 27816 | 7/1945 |
| Secretarias Comunicaciones de Obras Publicas (SCOP) - Mexico | 23026 | 1 | 27796 | 6/1945 |
| Secretarias Comunicaciones de Obras Publicas (SCOP) - Mexico | 24400 | 1 | 29075 | 11/1947 |
| Arabian-American Oil Company (Saudi Arabia) | A11x52 | 1 | 28341 | 2/1947 |
| Arabian-American Oil Company (Saudi Arabia) | A11x53 | 1 | 29074 | 11/1947 |
| Arabian-American Oil Company (Saudi Arabia) | 103, 104 | 2 | 30255, 30256 | 3/1950 |
| Arabian-American Oil Company (Saudi Arabia) | 105 | 1 | 31117 | 8/1951 |
| Stora Kopparberg Iron Mines (Sweden) | 10 | 1 | 29960 | 6/1948 |
| Trinidad Government Railways (Trinidad) | 54, 55 | 2 | 32070, 32071 | 12/1953 |
| Administración de Ferrocarriles del Estado (Uruguay) | 401-403 | 3 | 31118-31120 | 9/1951 |
| Administración de Ferrocarriles del Estado (Uruguay) | 404-410 | 7 | 32135-32141 | 4/1954 |
Data Sheet and Specifications
| Entered Production | 9/1940 (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #9103) |
| Years Produced | 9/1940 - 10/1956 |
| Engine | D17000 (2) |
| Engine Builder | Caterpillar |
| Horsepower | 350-400 |
| RPM | 1000 |
| Bore and Stroke | 5 ¾" x 8" |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Length | 33' 5" |
| Height (Top Of Rail To Top Of Cab) | 13' 3" |
| Width | 10' 1" |
| Weight | 88,000-89,000 Lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 Gallons |
| Air Brake Manufacturer | Westinghouse |
| Air Brake Schedule | 14EL |
| Trucks | B-B |
| Truck Type | Welded |
| Truck Wheelbase | 6' 10" |
| Wheel Size | 33" |
| Traction Motors | 733 (4), GE |
| Primary Generator | GT-555 (2 |
| Auxiliary Generator | GMG-140 (2) |
| MU (Multiple-Unit) | Yes |
| Dynamic Brakes | No |
| Gear Ratio | 11.25:1 |
| Tractive Effort (Starting) | 26,400 Lbs at 30% |
| Tractive Effort (Continuous) | 13,000 Lbs at 12 mph |
| Top Speed | 35 mph |
Military Variants
The military was a big buyer of diesel switchers from nearly all of the major manufacturers. The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army both acquired 44-tonners. The former's were Phase V examples and included fourteen units that were two feet shorter to meet loading limits.
Finally, the latter's were even more interesting. The Army acquired 46 examples with a lower cab to meet height clearances in foreign countries. They also sported an oversized equipment box near the cab and typical foreign components like buffers and screw couplings. Interestingly, they weighed in at 45 tons despite their "44 ton" rating.
Sources
- Hayden, Bob. Diesel Locomotives: Cyclopedia, Volume 2 (Model Railroader). Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1980.
- General Electric, Apparatus Department. 380-HP, 44-Ton Diesel Electric Railroad Locomotive: For Yard Switching and Road Service. Schenectady: 1947.
- Marre, Louis A. Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years, A Guide To Diesels Built Before 1972. Milwaukee: Kalmbach Publishing Company, 1995.
- Rail Heritage Publications. Early Diesel-Electric and Electric Locomotives. Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation, 1983.
- Reed, Jay. Critters, Dinkys & Centercabs. Whittier: Rio Hondo, 2000.
- Solomon, Brian. GE Locomotives: 110 Years Of General Electric Motive Power. St. Paul: MBI Publishing, 2003.
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There are currently murder mystery dinner trains offered in Vermont but until recently the Champlain Valley Dinner Train offered such a trip! -
Missouri Ice Cream Tasting Train Rides
Feb 13, 26 11:47 AM
Among the Iron Mountain Railway's warm-weather offerings, the Ice Cream Express stands out as a perfect “easy yes” outing: a short road trip, a real train ride, and a built-in treat that turns the who… -
Florida "Wild West" Train Rides
Feb 13, 26 09:53 AM
This article delves into wild west rides throughout Florida, the historical context surrounding them, and their undeniable charm. -
West Virginia "Wild West" Train Rides
Feb 13, 26 09:49 AM
While D&GV is known for several different excursions across the region, one of the most entertaining rides on its calendar is the Greenbrier Express Wild West Special. -
Alabama "Wild West" Train Rides
Feb 13, 26 09:47 AM
Although Alabama isn't the traditional setting for Wild West tales, the state provides its own flavor of historic rail adventures that draw enthusiasts year-round. -
Michigan "Wild West" Train Rides
Feb 13, 26 09:46 AM
While the term "wild west" often conjures up images of dusty plains and expansive deserts, Michigan offers its own unique take on this thrilling period of history. -
Grand Trunk Western 4-6-2 No. 5629
Feb 13, 26 12:10 AM
Included here is a detailed look at 5629’s build date and design, key specifications, revenue career on the Grand Trunk Western, its surprisingly active excursion life under private ownership, and its… -
New York Easter Train Rides
Feb 12, 26 01:19 PM
New York is home to several Easter-themed train rides including the Adirondack Railroad, Catskill Mountain Railroad, and a few others! -
Missouri Easter Train Rides
Feb 12, 26 01:13 PM
The beautiful state of Missouri is home to a handful of heritage railroads although only one provides an Easter-themed train ride. Learn more about this event here. -
Arizona's Wild West Train Rides
Feb 12, 26 01:05 PM
Let's delve into the captivating world of Arizona's Wild West train adventures, currently offered at the popular Grand Canyon Railway. -
Missouri's Wild West Train Rides
Feb 12, 26 12:49 PM
In Missouri, a state rich in history and natural beauty, you can experience the thrill of a bygone era through the scenic and immersive Wild West train rides. -
Maine's Tea Tasting Train Rides
Feb 12, 26 12:42 PM
Tea trains aboard the historic WW&F Railway Museum promises to transport you not just through the picturesque landscapes of Maine, but also back to a simpler time. -
Pennsylvania Tea Tasting Train Rides
Feb 12, 26 12:09 PM
In this article, we explore some of the most enchanting tea train rides in Pennsylvania, currently offered at the historic Strasburg Rail Road. -
Nevada St. Patrick's Day Train Rides
Feb 12, 26 11:39 AM
Today, restored segments of the “Queen of the Short Lines” host scenic excursions and special events that blend living history with pure entertainment—none more delightfully suspenseful than the Emera… -
Minnesota Ice Cream Tasting Train Rides
Feb 12, 26 10:22 AM
Among MTM’s most family-friendly excursions is a summertime classic: the Dresser Ice Cream Train (often listed as the Osceola/Dresser Ice Cream Train). -
Wisconsin's Wild West Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 10:54 PM
Through a unique blend of interactive entertainment and historical reverence, Wisconsin offers a captivating glimpse into the past with its Wild West train rides. -
Georgia's Wild West Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 10:44 PM
Nestled within its lush hills and historic towns, the Peach State offers unforgettable train rides that channel the spirit of the Wild West. -
North Carolina's Wild West Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 02:36 PM
North Carolina, a state known for its diverse landscapes ranging from serene beaches to majestic mountains, offers a unique blend of history and adventure through its Wild West train rides. -
South Carolina's Dinner Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 02:16 PM
There is only location in the Palmetto State offering a true dinner train experience can be found at the South Carolina Railroad Museum. Learn more here. -
Rhode Island's Dinner Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 02:08 PM
Despite its small size, Rhode Island is home to one popular dinner train experience where guests can enjoy the breathtaking views of Aquidneck Island. -
New York Tea Tasting Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 01:56 PM
Tea train rides provide not only a picturesque journey through some of New York's most scenic landscapes but also present travelers with a delightful opportunity to indulge in an assortment of teas. -
California Tea Tasting Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 01:37 PM
In California you can enjoy a quiet tea train experience aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, which offers an afternoon tea service. -
Tennessee Tea Tasting Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 01:19 PM
If you’re looking for a Chattanooga outing that feels equal parts special occasion and time-travel, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) has a surprisingly elegant answer: The Homefront Tea Roo… -
Maine Ice Cream Tasting Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 11:58 AM
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum’s Ice Cream Train is a family-friendly Friday-night tradition that turns a short rail excursion into a small event. -
North Carolina Ice Cream Tasting Train Rides
Feb 11, 26 11:06 AM
One of the most popular warm-weather offerings at NCTM is the Ice Cream Train, a simple but brilliant concept: pair a relaxing ride with a classic summer treat. -
Pennsylvania "Wild West" Train Rides
Feb 10, 26 12:04 PM
The Keystone State is home to a variety of historical attractions, but few experiences can rival the excitement and nostalgia of a Wild West train ride.
